San Antonio family navigates life separated amid $30,000 immigration battle
Read full article: San Antonio family navigates life separated amid $30,000 immigration battleThe Rahimi family has spent roughly $30,000 in legal fees and immigration processes over the years in an effort for Brandi Rahimi to get her husband legal status in the United States.
Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas
Read full article: Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood TexasThe wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.
ICE facility in San Antonio evacuated after ‘suspicious’ powder found in envelope
Read full article: ICE facility in San Antonio evacuated after ‘suspicious’ powder found in envelopeA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in San Antonio was evacuated on Tuesday after it was targeted with an envelope containing a “suspicious powder.”
51 immigrants arrested in North Side raid are confirmed Tren de Aragua members, feds say
Read full article: 51 immigrants arrested in North Side raid are confirmed Tren de Aragua members, feds sayThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have released new details on the immigration raid that happened earlier this month on San Antonio’s north side.
Affidavit: FBI, DPS investigated suspected drug dealer at site of North Side raid before 150+ immigrants detained
Read full article: Affidavit: FBI, DPS investigated suspected drug dealer at site of North Side raid before 150+ immigrants detainedSurveillance of a suspected drug dealer took place on San Pedro Avenue weeks before a raid, when more than 150 immigrants were detained, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones looking for answers after federal raid on North Side
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones looking for answers after federal raid on North SideMayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she is working to get answers after the federal raid last weekend at an unauthorized nightclub on the North Side.
Video from North Side raid shows FBI arresting more than 150 people, destroying surveillance camera
Read full article: Video from North Side raid shows FBI arresting more than 150 people, destroying surveillance cameraGenesis Valadez, the owner of Las Pollitas food truck, caught the federal raid that happened over the weekend on her business cameras.
‘Start shooting’: SAPD arrests man accused of threatening anti-immigration raid protest
Read full article: ‘Start shooting’: SAPD arrests man accused of threatening anti-immigration raid protestSan Antonio police officers said they arrested a suspect on Wednesday accused of making a terroristic threat against a planned protest earlier this week.
Texas congressmen demand answers from Trump administration on North Side immigration raid
Read full article: Texas congressmen demand answers from Trump administration on North Side immigration raidTexas Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar are pressing the Trump administration for detailed answers regarding a North Side raid that led to the detaining of more than 150 immigrants, according to a joint news release.
Records obtained for first people charged in connection with federal raid on North Side
Read full article: Records obtained for first people charged in connection with federal raid on North SideCourt records showing formal charges against two individuals connected to a North Side raid have been obtained by KSAT Investigates as authorities remain mum on the operation.
FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcement
Read full article: FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcementA recent FBI-led raid at an Idaho race track shows how immigration is driving federal law enforcement under the Trump administration.
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
Read full article: ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official saysOfficials say many federal officers involved in immigration enforcement in Chicago have body cameras, but expanding their use requires more funding from Congress.
Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los Angeles
Read full article: Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los AngelesFederal prosecutors say three activists opposed to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids in Los Angeles have been indicted on charges of illegally “doxing” a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
DHS ‘immediately’ increasing security after deadly shooting at ICE facility in Dallas
Read full article: DHS ‘immediately’ increasing security after deadly shooting at ICE facility in DallasThe Department of Homeland Security says it will increase security following the deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas.
Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in Chicago
Read full article: Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in ChicagoThe Border Patrol agent who has led an immigration crackdown in Los Angeles has arrived in Chicago, possibly signaling a new phase in an enforcement surge announced last week.
A notorious Louisiana prison was chosen for immigrant detainees to urge self-deportation, Noem says
Read full article: A notorious Louisiana prison was chosen for immigrant detainees to urge self-deportation, Noem saysFederal authorities say they've deliberately chosen a notorious Louisiana prison to hold immigration detainees as a way to encourage people living illegally in the U.S. to self-deport.
Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump's deportation goals
Read full article: Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump's deportation goalsThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is ramping up its hiring efforts to support President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals.
ICE, HSI arrest man for trafficking firearms to Mexico, affidavit says
Read full article: ICE, HSI arrest man for trafficking firearms to Mexico, affidavit saysA man was arrested earlier this week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after being found in possession of and selling firearms intended for trafficking to Mexico, according to an arrest affidavit.
Trump Burger owner arrested by ICE in Houston, facing deportation, report says
Read full article: Trump Burger owner arrested by ICE in Houston, facing deportation, report saysThe owner of a Trump Burger restaurant in Houston is facing deportation after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a report from KPRC, KSAT’s sister station in Houston.
Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportations
Read full article: Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportationsThe Department of Homeland Security has removed age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
WATCH at 11 a.m.: Protest against ICE detainments, anti-LGBTQ+ policies to be held downtown
Read full article: WATCH at 11 a.m.: Protest against ICE detainments, anti-LGBTQ+ policies to be held downtownPeople are expected to march in downtown San Antonio on Saturday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainments, anti-LGBTQ+ policies and more, according to a news release.
DHS recruiting ‘patriots’ to join ICE, offering up to $50K signing bonus
Read full article: DHS recruiting ‘patriots’ to join ICE, offering up to $50K signing bonusThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is offering increased benefits to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a new “Defend the Homeland” recruitment campaign launched Tuesday, according to a news release.
‘Only getting worse’: As detentions surge, immigration attorney says space is running out at facilities
Read full article: ‘Only getting worse’: As detentions surge, immigration attorney says space is running out at facilitiesA local immigration attorney warns that an increasing number of people are being detained after appearing in immigration court in San Antonio, a trend that could lead to a worsening humanitarian situation as space at detention facilities continues to dwindle.
US Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio ‘disturbing,’ to meet with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
Read full article: US Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio ‘disturbing,’ to meet with Mayor Gina Ortiz JonesCongressman Greg Casar held a press conference in downtown San Antonio over immigration court proceedings and Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.
Man who evaded ICE by hiding in a tree released by federal judge, will begin deportation process
Read full article: Man who evaded ICE by hiding in a tree released by federal judge, will begin deportation processA man who tried to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by hiding in a tree in April will be deported for the second time.
US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west Texas
Read full article: US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west TexasThe U.S. government is building an immense 5,000-person detention camp in west Texas, government contract announcements said, sharply increasing the Trump administration’s ability to hold detained immigrants amid its ever-growing mass deportation efforts.
Volunteers flock to immigration courts to support migrants arrested in the hallways
Read full article: Volunteers flock to immigration courts to support migrants arrested in the hallwaysA diverse group of volunteers from faith leaders to grandmothers to retired lawyers have been escorting people to immigration courts across the country.
Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion
Read full article: Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusionImmigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs.
‘We are not afraid’: South Side residents protest against mass deportations, immigration raids
Read full article: ‘We are not afraid’: South Side residents protest against mass deportations, immigration raidsSan Antonio residents gathered on Friday evening to protest federal immigration enforcement policies.
Blue Alert discontinued for man accused of shooting Texas police officer amid attack at ICE detention facility
Read full article: Blue Alert discontinued for man accused of shooting Texas police officer amid attack at ICE detention facilityA Blue Alert was issued on Wednesday for a man accused of shooting an Alvarado police officer during an attack at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility on July 4, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI.
Groups sue to stop Trump administration from using what they call unconstitutional tactics in raids
Read full article: Groups sue to stop Trump administration from using what they call unconstitutional tactics in raidsA federal lawsuit accuses President Donald Trump’s administration of systematically targeting brown-skinned people in Southern California during an ongoing immigration crackdown that has put the region “under siege.”.
PSL San Antonio organizes event to educate community on immigration laws amid rising ICE deportations
Read full article: PSL San Antonio organizes event to educate community on immigration laws amid rising ICE deportationsA San Antonio group is vowing to continue its fight against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations.
Protesters gather during Tuesday morning march, rally outside immigration court
Read full article: Protesters gather during Tuesday morning march, rally outside immigration courtIn response to the detainments of migrants showing up to immigration court, a march and rally took place Tuesday morning outside the court in downtown San Antonio.
Families detained in Dilley immigrant center allege inhumane conditions in new lawsuit
Read full article: Families detained in Dilley immigrant center allege inhumane conditions in new lawsuitNew court documents describe families living in cramped metal trailers while struggling to get food, water and adequate medical care.
Overwhelmed advocates say immigration court detentions in San Antonio show no signs of slowing down
Read full article: Overwhelmed advocates say immigration court detentions in San Antonio show no signs of slowing downWeeks of growing concern at San Antonio’s immigration court have culminated in a troubling new trend — more minors are being detained after immigration hearings, according to immigration advocates working on the front lines.
Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration
Read full article: Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigrationPresident Donald Trump’s administration has sued Los Angeles, claiming the city is obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and creating a lawless environment.
PHOTOS: Protests against Trump administration held in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: PHOTOS: Protests against Trump administration held in downtown San AntonioAs multiple “No Kings” demonstrations emerged nationwide, hundreds gathered in downtown San Antonio on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump and immigration raids.
Mujeres Marcharan protest against Donald Trump, ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Mujeres Marcharan protest against Donald Trump, ICE arrests in downtown San AntonioA local organization is coming together to protest against President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in downtown San Antonio on Saturday.
Thousands gather for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations against Trump administration in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Thousands gather for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations against Trump administration in downtown San AntonioAt least two demonstrations against President Donald Trump and immigration raids brought in thousands of people downtown San Antonio on Saturday evening.
4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS says
Read full article: 4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS saysAuthorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
San Antonio woman attends anti-ICE workshop in hopes of legally reuniting with her deported husband
Read full article: San Antonio woman attends anti-ICE workshop in hopes of legally reuniting with her deported husbandAnti-ICE protests have remained peaceful in San Antonio, but one woman says she must continue to fight because of how personally the arrests have impacted her.
Immigration attorney outlines 5 things to know for protest participants, bystanders
Read full article: Immigration attorney outlines 5 things to know for protest participants, bystandersA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest is scheduled this weekend, so businesses and San Antonians are preparing.
Downtown bar boards up windows ahead of planned anti-ICE protests
Read full article: Downtown bar boards up windows ahead of planned anti-ICE protestsDowntown San Antonio businesses have begun to board up their windows Wednesday ahead of planned protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Texas politicians react to ICE raids, military deployment for deportation protests
Read full article: Texas politicians react to ICE raids, military deployment for deportation protestsNumerous Texas politicians have taken to social media to express their opinions on the ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids nationwide and the deployment of military members ahead of protests.
Bexar County offices close early ahead of planned ICE protests in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Bexar County offices close early ahead of planned ICE protests in downtown San AntonioBexar County closed its offices early on Wednesday ahead of planned protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement downtown.
SAPD, San Antonio officials outline safety protocols ahead of planned ICE protests
Read full article: SAPD, San Antonio officials outline safety protocols ahead of planned ICE protestsSan Antonio officials will hold a press conference ahead of planned protests against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions.
Texas National Guard deployed to San Antonio ahead of planned ICE protests
Read full article: Texas National Guard deployed to San Antonio ahead of planned ICE protestsMembers of the Texas National Guard have been deployed to San Antonio in anticipation of protests this week in the city as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers continue to conduct raids.
KSAT Q&A: Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses Fort Sam Houston, ICE arrests and protests
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses Fort Sam Houston, ICE arrests and protestsU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss Fort Sam Houston, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and protests in San Antonio.
UTSA professor discusses legal questions as president sends troops to Los Angeles
Read full article: UTSA professor discusses legal questions as president sends troops to Los AngelesA recent move by President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and the Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles without formal requests from the California governor is raising legal and constitutional concerns.
Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions
Read full article: Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentionsThirteen people were arrested on various charges during the protest Monday, which ended when officers fired tear gas into a crowd that neared a federal building.
‘It’s an abomination’: Community protests ICE deportations in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: ‘It’s an abomination’: Community protests ICE deportations in downtown San AntonioA protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations took place in downtown San Antonio on Sunday.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses ICE arrests, mayoral race spending and financing for Project Marvel
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses ICE arrests, mayoral race spending and financing for Project MarvelSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss a number of topics.
Legal, community advocates hold press conference outside immigration court in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Legal, community advocates hold press conference outside immigration court in downtown San AntonioLegal and community advocates are expected to hold a press conference outside the immigration court on Monday to address recent ICE arrests.
Community reacts to recent ICE arrests in San Antonio as immigration debate grows
Read full article: Community reacts to recent ICE arrests in San Antonio as immigration debate growsIn one week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained construction workers on a university campus and, in a separate incident, a mother and child immediately after an immigration hearing.
ICE makes arrests on UTSA campus; university says no students, faculty or staff were impacted
Read full article: ICE makes arrests on UTSA campus; university says no students, faculty or staff were impactedU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued its arrests of people the agency believes are in the country illegally in San Antonio.
‘It feels like a trap’: Families devastated as San Antonio court hearings end in ICE arrests
Read full article: ‘It feels like a trap’: Families devastated as San Antonio court hearings end in ICE arrestsFor more than a week, immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission at immigration court for scheduled hearings have encountered an unexpected and heartbreaking scene.
12 immigrants found hidden in hay bales during Texas traffic stop, deputies say
Read full article: 12 immigrants found hidden in hay bales during Texas traffic stop, deputies sayTwo suspects were arrested after deputies discovered at least 12 immigrants concealed in hay bales during a traffic stop, according to the Fayette County Sheriff‘s Office.
Neighbors stunned by sight of man hiding in tree to escape ICE agents
Read full article: Neighbors stunned by sight of man hiding in tree to escape ICE agentsA man is in custody after hiding in a tree for eight hours Tuesday morning on the West Side to evade federal agents and state troopers, according to authorities.
Man in custody after hiding in tree for several hours in attempt to avoid ICE, authorities say
Read full article: Man in custody after hiding in tree for several hours in attempt to avoid ICE, authorities sayA man is in custody after hiding in a tree for several hours in an attempt to avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to authorities.
Last 2 current UTSA students’ visa statuses restored, university official says
Read full article: Last 2 current UTSA students’ visa statuses restored, university official saysThe University of Texas at San Antonio confirmed that all seven UTSA students — four current and three post-graduate — have had their visa statuses restored.
68 suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in less than one week, Department of Homeland Security says
Read full article: 68 suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in less than one week, Department of Homeland Security saysIn a move against organized crime, the Trump Administration has intensified its efforts to dismantle the Tren de Aragua gang.
Woman who had sought protection from deportation in Colorado churches is detained, advocates say
Read full article: Woman who had sought protection from deportation in Colorado churches is detained, advocates sayImmigration advocates say a woman who gained prominence after she took refuge in Denver churches to avoid deportation during the first Trump administration has been detained.
2 suspects connected to Bulverde home invasion arrested in South Carolina, US Marshals say
Read full article: 2 suspects connected to Bulverde home invasion arrested in South Carolina, US Marshals sayThe U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrests of two men in South Carolina who are connected to an alleged aggravated robbery case in Bulverde, Texas.
KSAT joins ICE San Antonio for exclusive ride-along amid intensified immigration enforcement
Read full article: KSAT joins ICE San Antonio for exclusive ride-along amid intensified immigration enforcementTwo and a half months into President Donald Trump’s second term and the administration continues to crack down on illegal immigration.
South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopen
Read full article: South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopenThe Biden administration shuttered the Dilley facility last year because of high operating costs. It’s expected to hold immigrant families under the Trump administration.
‘You can live without fear’: local leaders host immigration town hall to address community concerns
Read full article: ‘You can live without fear’: local leaders host immigration town hall to address community concernsLocal officials and religious leaders came together Monday evening for an immigration town hall aimed at informing the public and reducing fear in the community.
BCSO, federal officials arrest 3 alleged human smugglers in south Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO, federal officials arrest 3 alleged human smugglers in south Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and several federal agencies arrested three alleged human smugglers and recovered $20,000 in cash in south Bexar County.
Murder suspect held on ICE detainer, accused of being in US illegally, source says
Read full article: Murder suspect held on ICE detainer, accused of being in US illegally, source saysA 26-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing on the South Side has an immigration detainer for being in the country illegally, according to a jail source.
KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Sheriff Salazar says his deputies haven’t been ‘asked’ to assist in any ICE raids
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Sheriff Salazar says his deputies haven’t been ‘asked’ to assist in any ICE raidsBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joined KSAT 12 News anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur from Washington D.C. for a KSAT Q&A during Wednesday night’s 6 O’Clock News.
Department of Justice cuts off federally funded legal aid to detained immigrants
Read full article: Department of Justice cuts off federally funded legal aid to detained immigrantsThe decision to halt the program could prevent thousands of people detained in immigration detention centers from receiving legal advice.
Immigration officers are operating with a new sense of mission. Now, 'nobody gets a free pass'
Read full article: Immigration officers are operating with a new sense of mission. Now, 'nobody gets a free pass'A week into Donald Trump’s second presidency and his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, federal officers are operating with a new sense of mission.
SAISD educator under investigation for alleged support of ICE raids on TikTok
Read full article: SAISD educator under investigation for alleged support of ICE raids on TikTokAn educator at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is facing criticism for making a social media post that called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to raid San Antonio.
Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concerns
Read full article: Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concernsA Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants in three human smuggling cases has been arrested, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday during a news conference.
Trump’s immigration-related executive orders causes uncertainty at San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center
Read full article: Trump’s immigration-related executive orders causes uncertainty at San Antonio’s Migrant Resource CenterNow is an uncertain time at the Migrant Resource Center in San Antonio as some learn how to navigate what President Trump’s new immigration policies mean for them.
Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flights
Read full article: Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flightsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it deported more than 270,000 people over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade.
South Texas ICE processing center approaches full capacity as DPS continues to apprehend immigrants
Read full article: South Texas ICE processing center approaches full capacity as DPS continues to apprehend immigrantsTexas Department of Public Safety troopers with Operation Lone Star found more than 300 people attempting to cross into the United States illegally in just one week.
German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again
Read full article: German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - againGermany’s train drivers have brought rail traffic to a standstill again when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay.
Tree branch clean-up takes multiple days and extra helping hands after freeze in Hill Country
Read full article: Tree branch clean-up takes multiple days and extra helping hands after freeze in Hill CountryTree branches are littered across the hill country after ice from this week’s storm caused branches to break. Some of those branches struck power lines causing outages across Texas.
Ice damage follow-up: Tree branch breakage, insurance claims, and ways to help prevent it in the future
Read full article: Ice damage follow-up: Tree branch breakage, insurance claims, and ways to help prevent it in the futureHere’s a break down of what enhances ice-related tree limb breakage, what to do with your insurance if it caused auto or home damage and ways to help prevent additional breakage going forward.